Product classification
HS code for Pantothenic acid: 2936.24
Vitamins, D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed.
Classification of pantothenic acid under HS 2936.24
Pantothenic acid, commonly known as Vitamin B5, is classified under HS code 2936.24. This classification falls within Chapter 29, which covers organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2936 is reserved for provitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis (including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, whether or not in any solvent. Subheading 2936.24 is the specific code for D- or DL-pantothenic acid and its derivatives. To be classified here, the product must be unmixed and meet the purity requirements of Chapter 29. Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the synthesis of coenzyme A and is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. Common derivatives included in this code are D-panthenol and various salts like calcium pantothenate. The classification remains in Chapter 29 as long as the product is not put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale as a medicament. If the vitamin is mixed with other substances for use as a food supplement, the classification may shift to Chapter 21, but the pure chemical form is strictly 2936.24.
- Covers
- D-pantothenic acid
- DL-pantothenic acid
- Calcium D-pantothenate
- Sodium D-pantothenate
- D-pantothenyl alcohol (Panthenol)
- Provitamin B5 derivatives
- Also under 2936.24
- DSM
- BASF
- Zhejiang Medicine Co.
- Ltd.
- Brother Enterprises
- Kyowa Hakko Bio
Codes often confused with 2936.24
Common mistake. Pantothenic acid is frequently misclassified under HS code 3004 if it is packaged as a finished medicine for therapeutic use. However, unless it is specifically formulated for a medical condition and packaged for retail, it belongs in 2936. Another common error is HS code 2106.90, which covers food preparations. If the pantothenic acid is part of a multi-vitamin gummy or supplement blend, it moves to 2106. Finally, 2936.90 is sometimes used incorrectly for other vitamins, but B5 has its own specific subheading in 2936.24.
Top exporters and importers of HS 293624 (the code used for pantothenic acid), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293624 (the code used for pantothenic acid) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 293624, not only pantothenic acid.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $144M 65% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $37M 17% of world exports
- 3 Singapore $8.5M 3.9% of world exports
World total: $221M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $45M 13% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $27M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Germany $26M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $342M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for pantothenic acid
Brazil splits HS 2936.24 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2936.24.10Calcium D-pantothenate (vitamin B5)
- 2936.24.90Other pantothenic acid (B5) and derivatives
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pantothenic acid
What is the HS code for Pantothenic acid?
The HS code for Pantothenic acid is 293624 (Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed). The specific HS code for pure pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) and its derivatives is 2936.24.
How do I classify Pantothenic acid for customs?
Pantothenic acid is classified under HS code 293624 — Vitamins; D- or DL-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) and its derivatives, unmixed. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is calcium pantothenate classified under this code?
Yes, calcium pantothenate is a derivative of pantothenic acid used as a vitamin and is included under HS code 2936.24.
Which countries are the top exporters of pantothenic acid (HS 293624)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293624 (the code used for pantothenic acid) in UN Comtrade data were China ($144M, 65% of world exports), the Netherlands ($37M) and Singapore ($8.5M). World exports came to about $221M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of pantothenic acid (HS 293624)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293624 (the code used for pantothenic acid) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($45M, 13% of world imports), the Netherlands ($27M) and Germany ($26M). World imports came to about $342M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Pantothenic acid the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293624 for Pantothenic acid is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for pantothenic acid in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 293624 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pantothenic acid depends on the product's details: 2936.24.10 (Calcium D-pantothenate (vitamin B5)), 2936.24.90 (Other pantothenic acid (B5) and derivatives).